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Sun Dec 17, 2006 3:22 pm  |
ok, i have been trying for such a long time to use blush but it never looks just right...
can some1 tell me the tips please? |
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Sun Dec 17, 2006 3:54 pm |
| Well, the first thing is making sure you have the right color. I'm still working on this one, but I'm getting closer. I used to think that plums were right on me for some reason and then I couldn't figure out why blush never looked good--- now I'm trying light pinks, peachy reds, and corals and they suit me much better. Next, you'll need to use the right brush for your blush. If you have a highly pigmented blush you'll need a brush with a really light touch. (I use a wonderful Hard Candy brush that has since been discontinued, however a lot of girls seem to like Flirt's fiber optic brush.) However, if your blush is less pigmented, you'll want a brush with denser bristles. (For example, Alima's blush brush.) I like a natural application, so I always smile while I apply so I can see the apples of my cheeks, then I mainly apply the blush there, blending out toward my cheekbones just a tiny bit. If it's a matte blush, I sometimes lightly dust my cheekbones with highlighter afterwards. HTH!!! |
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27, sensitive/reactive/acne prone skin, dark brown hair, blue eyes, possibly the palest woman alive... |
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Sun Dec 17, 2006 4:37 pm |
| Smile, and swirl it onto the fattest part of your cheek. Blend it up towards your temples, making sure it fades away gradually, with the color concentrated on the fat part (apple) of your cheeks. |
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Light, yellow undertones, dark hair & eyes, extremely combo., resistant skin prone to congestion, dryness AND breakouts! |
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Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:37 pm |
If you're having trouble with the colour, peach shades are always a safe bet. And after that you can see if you like a more pink look or a warm rosy look. I personally have blush in all sorts of colours and I choose colours based on mood 
Peach is very natural; pink makes me look very girly; and warm rosy colours are very mature and feminine.
The blushes that come in the compacts are usually horrible. Use a nice powder blush and dab it lightly in the blush. I think the key is to start really light and build on it. Also, if you can, use a mirror in normal daylight because many bathroom mirrors lie and you end up putting on too much! You can brush it lightly on the apple of your cheeks (just smile and apply it to the bumps) or you can apply it more diagonally from the apple towards the temple. Unless you are going out at night, I don't think your blush is meant to be seen. It's supposed to bring enough colour to your face so that people think you have a healthy glow but are not sure if you're wearing makeup. Also, ignore the instructions about using two blush colours to enhance your cheekbones. That is for makeup artists and photo shoots. HTH! |
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20's: rare pimples and oily T-zone..annoying little blackhead buggers on nose |
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Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:41 pm |
| I still have trouble putting on my blush, my main prob was the color and the some of the people at MAC helped me out with this. I also observed how they put it on me while a makeover. I was putting the blush on the wrong part of my cheek. They found my cheek bone and just dabbed a little and then worked the brush back toward my hairline and that was it. With blush a little seems to go a long way. The flushed look rather..it suits me better than glopping it on. |
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26, combination skin with oily t-zone |
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Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:15 pm |
| thank you guys, you guys r soooooooooo helpful!!!! |
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Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:29 pm |
| If you are using a powder blush, smile, and dust blush on your cheekbone towards your hairline. If you are using a cream or gel blush, limit the amount of product you use. Just dap some onto your cheekbones and blend it with your fingers until even. I hope this helps. |
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Simple but No Simplier...Approaching late 20s, Normal/Combination Skin, Rarely Breakout now but have some old acne marks, sunspots, & broken caps |
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Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:45 pm |
| Part of the challenge could be the type of brush you are using. I bought a nice "blush brush" when I started using NARS colors. Some of them have a lot of pigment, so I had to be really careful using that brush -- I could go from too little to too much in one too many swipes. I have a fan brush and a fiber optic brush that make blush application easy and consistent -- I just aim for the cheekbones and it looks natural using these brushes instead. |
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Mon Dec 18, 2006 7:05 pm |
| MAC 187 brush cant be beaten for the blush IMHO! |
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Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:23 pm |
| Thanks for the links, dollbird. Her tip on putting blush first instead of almost last is brilliant, it does make sense and I'm going to do it like that from now on. |
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